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Analgesia and anaesthesia are important refinements for all animals used in research. Minimising pain, distress and adverse physiological effects associated with procedures is essential for animal welfare and high quality science. While the importance of appropriate use of pain relief and sedation is routinely acknowledged for mammalian species, misconceptions about the capacity of fish to experience pain has limited the use of analgesia and anaesthesia for fish used in research.
In this webinar we are joined by two experts, Lynne Sneddon and Sylvia Dimitriadou, to explore the importance of anaesthesia and analgesia as key refinements for fishes. They will discuss their use across different species, including adult and embryonic zebrafish, highlight recent publications and advances in the field and share practical approaches for improving fish welfare across a range of research settings.
Speakers and topics
Refining invasive procedures in fishes by the use of analgesia
Lynne Sneddon, University of Gothenburg.
The evidence for pain perception in fish and how analgesics can be used to refine invasive procedures, covering their impact in both laboratory and field settings, practical guidance for pain management protocols for different fish species used in research including zebrafish, tuna and rainbow trout.
Advancing the understanding of anaesthesia in zebrafish
Sylvia Dimitriadou, University of Exeter.
Focusing on improving our understanding of anaesthesia in zebrafish, exploring how anaesthetic effectiveness can be assessed, the suitability of different anaesthetics for embryos and why selecting the most appropriate anaesthetic depends on the specific research context.
Registration and certificates of attendance
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Certificates of attendance will be issued to all attendees who attend 75%+ of the session. Your certificate will be issued to the email address used to register for this webinar within two weeks of the session.